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Apr 14, 2023

Metro Board Approves First Fare Increase In Five Years, New Low-Income Fare Program

Metro hopes the fare increases will help avoid a deficit caused in part by a decline in ridership.

Apr 12, 2023

Train Operator No Longer With Metro After He Put Train In Automatic Mode, Ate While Driving

Both offenses are against WMATA’s rules.

Mar 21, 2023

Metro Will Retrofit Faregates To Cut Down On Fare Evasion

New data from Metro shows 1 in 8 Metrorail passengers didn’t pay their fare in the first two-and-a-half months of 2023.

Nov 01, 2022

Metro Service Will Start To Improve Next Month As More 7000 Series Trains Come Online

A bus operator shortage is limiting the quick return of bus service.

May 25, 2022

Metrorail Safety Commission Renews Concerns About Metro Fatigue Policy After Latest Incident

A train operator overran a platform at Fort Totten and opened doors on the wrong side of the train after several long work days with little rest between, according to a report.

May 17, 2022

Metro Has A ‘Culture That Accepts Noncompliance,’ Bypassing Safety Protections As Recently As This Month, Report Claims

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found issues with how Metro powers its third rail system.

Apr 29, 2022

What’s Up With The Weird Flooring On This Metro Train?

They’re part of a pilot project that could affect how the 8000-series trains are built.

Feb 22, 2022

Metrorail Safety Commission Says Metro Has Work To Do In Responding To Emergencies

Metro has 30 days to respond to the 14 findings.

Dec 17, 2021

Some 7000-Series Trains Are Back In Service Two Months After They Were Sidelined For Wheel Issues

But service won’t significantly improve for a while.

Nov 01, 2021

Metro Adds Older Trains To Improve Green, Silver Line Service During Delays

Green Line trains will now run every 20 minutes instead of every 30.

 
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